Morris County School of Technology to host open house for parents and teens

The Morris County School of Technology, 400 East Main St. in Denville will host an open house for their Share Time High School Programs on Thursday, Jan. 9, 6 p.m.

Students in 10th and 11th grade and their families are invited to explore the career and technical training available while in high school. Share Time Programs provide high school students with daily half-day training in a specialized area.

The open house is designed to provide visitors the opportunity to tour the Share Time programs, meet Share Time teachers, speak with students and learn about the application process and admission criteria.

Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, demonstrations, activities by students and visit exhibits from industry partners to learn about pathways to a career.

Additionally, all attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the jazz band and chorus concert at 7 p.m. in the gymnasium. The concert will feature the MCST Chorus, Lab Band Jammers, MCST Rock Orchestra, Band Labbers, and The Jazz Devils.

Morris County School of Technology offers these: Share Time programs: auto body/collision repair, automotive service technology, carpentry, computer drafting and graphics studio, cosmetology, electrical trades, plumbing, and welding technology. Additionally, the following six programs are offered for students with special needs who require small classroom settings: auto body, auto service technology, building and grounds maintenance, building construction, food services and retail supermarkets.

For more information, call 973-627-4600, ext. 277, or email didomenicog@mcvts.org.